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Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc. VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER
F “For the Families & Friends of those who have died by violence”
19620 North 38th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85308-2215
Chapter Phone: (602) 254-8818 Chapter E-mail: [email protected]
* National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc. (POMC)
635 West 7th
Street, Ste 104, Cincinnati OH 45203 (513) 721-5683 Fax: (513) 345-4489
Toll Free Number (888) 818-7662
http://www.pomc.com/phoenix/index.html Volume 27 No. 11 November 2018 https://www.facebook.com/pages/POMC-Valley-of-the-Sun/
MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETING
LOCATIONS
4th
Tuesday - Grief Support Meetings
All Meetings Start at 7:00 PM
*NO CHILDREN
ALLOWED AT MEETINGS*
◄WEST VALLEY MEETING►
Tuesday, 27 7:00 PM
Peoria Community Center
8335 West Jefferson Street
Peoria AZ 85344
Facilitator: Joyce Lefler
602-525-7217
◄CENTRAL VALLEY MEETING►
Tuesday, 27 7:00 PM
Mountain View Police Precinct
Community Room
2075 East Maryland, Phoenix AZ
Facilitator: Beckie Miller
Co-Facilitator: Carolee Holbrook
623-582-2406
◄BILINGUAL EAST VALLEY
MEETING► Tuesday, 27 7:00 PM
Queen of Peace Church
30 West 1st Street Room St. John 7
Mesa, AZ 85201
Facilitators: Sandy & Paulino Navarro
480-695-4789
◄◄SPEAKER/INFORMATION►►
MEETING (2nd Tuesday of each month)
*NO CHILDREN
ALLOWED AT MEETINGS*
Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 PM
*** Mountain View Police Precinct
Community Room 2075 East Maryland, Phoenix AZ
(off AZ 51 at 20th Street between Glendale
Avenue and Bethany Home Road -
Across from Granada Park)
***Our meeting this month will feature
psychic and medium Jamie Clark who
comes highly recommended.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Mail Memorial Page items for “The Journey” by
the 10th
of the month prior to publication month to:
POMC Newsletter
19620 North 38th Ave Glendale AZ 85308-2215
*Please use order form on Page 11
You can also email items to [email protected]
Be sure to place any article or picture in an
attachment, otherwise it can’t be accessed
properly (especially pictures) and may not be
used. Also, be sure to put POMC Newsletter in
the subject line of the email.
CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL ASSISTANCE
PROJECT
Free legal aid to help assert victims' rights
through Arizona Voice for Crime Victims @
(480) 600-2661, P.O. Box 12722, Scottsdale,
AZ 85261 or contact Mary Wallace at
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Millie Alexander
November, 1983
Roberto Enrique Esquivel
November, 2002
Rozalind Guss Vaughn
November, 2007
Connie Searing
November, 2010
Alexis, Friend of Amanda
November, 2011
Rhenda Lou Adams
November 1, 2002
Bethany Lewin
November 1, 2012
Tajuana Davidson
November 2, 1993
Albert Russell Bowman
November 2, 2012
Howard Levey
November 3, 1996
Randall Goodwin
November 3, 1999
Michael Jeffries
November 3, 2001
Serenity Richardson
November 3, 2009
Lee Danae Laursen
November 4, 2005
Anthony Singleton
November 4, 2015
Paul Findley
November 5, 1994
Xavier F. Valdez
November 5, 1994
Guillermo Rodriguez
November 5, 2005
Kyle Alexander Weis
November 5, 2007
Anthony Nathaniel Angstadt
November 5, 2007
Justin Spencer
November 5, 2009
Dawn Baltimore-Hawkins
November 6, 1998
Michael Metz
November 6, 2002
Carlos Ramirez
November 6, 2002
Jeffrey Scott Heinze
November 6, 2009
Thomas Antone
November 6, 2015
Joseph Lee Perea
November 7, 2002
Kim Seaton
November 7, 2012
Wyatt Glenn Miller
November 7, 2016
Kerrie Almond
November 8, 1995
Chip Schubert
November 8, 2006
Richard Falconi
November 9, 1997
Shelby Jane Bays
November 9, 2007
Keaton Litke
November 9, 2015
Jimmie Southall
November 10, 1990 &
Paula Irons (Sister)
November 15, 2003
Brad Hansen
November 10, 1995
Jose Bandin
November 10, 1996
Robert Marcos Samarripas
November 10, 2007
Nadia Ponce
November 10, 2015
Trenay Duchane
November 11, 2007
Michael Landeros
November 11, 2007
Rogelio Delreal
November 11, 2008
Laurence Lee Lawrence, Jr.
November 11, 2010
Fajeda Faizi & A.N. Faizi
November 12, 2002
James Michael Petty, Jr.
November 12, 2004
Christopher Lafave
November 12, 2017
David Liu
November 13, 1994
Mariano J. Guzman
November 13, 2005
Carlos “Justin” Garcia
November 13, 2006
Beverly Gayle Morrow
November 14, 1960
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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Continued. . .
Presciliano Ruiz Johnson-Mariscal
November 14, 2008
Brian Pugh
November 14, 2008
Susan Gail Clow
November 15, 1989
Theresa Diane Cook
November 15, 1998
Edward “Mark” Martin, Jr
November 15, 2005
Whisper Brewer
November 15, 2006
Zoie Alexa Martin-Malko
November 16, 2016
Ashli Kennedy &
Alexis Kennedy
November 16, 1994
Daniel Lee Hurt
November 16, 2002
Yvonne Washington
November 16, 2007
Joseph Joe Bush, Jr.
November 16, 2014
Servando Licona Espinosa
November 17, 1999
Felicia Alarcon
November 17, 2007
Carl Anello
November 17, 2007
David Nicholas Montoya
November 18, 2007
Erik Busch
November 19, 2006
Whisper Cox
November 19, 2006
Brian Mann
November 19, 2010
Donella Renee Clauschee
November 19, 2012
Alejandro Meza Zazueta
November 21, 2005
Michael Harty
November 21, 2011
Ronald Ray Grenz
November 22, 1994
Robert Prologo
November 22, 1998
Michael Allen Lemay
November 22, 2000
James Martinez, Jr.
November 22, 2004
Tod Glenn Guiles
November 22, 2012
Erasmo "Teddy" Ledezma
November 22, 2012
Harold “Hal” Randolph Bone
November 23, 1995
Brandon Michael Selph
November 23, 2004
David P. Chavez
November 23, 2014
Byron Eugene Kohl
November 23, 2016
Robert Garcia, Jr.
November 24, 1994
Anthony Martinez
November 24, 1997
Tami Kay Potter
November 25, 2005
Beatrice Tovar
November 26/27, 2000
Alexander Niazi
November 26, 2009
Ruben Negron
November 27, 1993
Molly Murphy Elliott
November 27, 1996
Cory Harrell
November 27,2016
Brad Martinez
November 28, 1997
Melinda Gabrielle Landeros
November 28, 2008
Andrew Hernandez
November 28, 2017
Marco Lopez Luna
November 29, 2006
Jeffrey Bellemare
November 29, 2013
Monica Deming
November 29, 2015
Rodney Foster Denney
November 29, 2015
Richard Gray
November 30, 2010
Every effort is made to
ensure accuracy on these
pages. Please notify us
immediately with any errors
or changes.
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VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER NEWS
TRIAL, JUDICIAL & ARREST UPDATES
• Trial will begin for the murder of Gala Garbero, daughter of Janet Garbero, in February of next year. Gala was
killed in December of 2016.
• Trial will begin in November for the murder of Justin Guerena, son of Elaine Arzuaga. Justin was killed in June
of 2015.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with each and every family member as they endure this difficult process.
IN LOVING MEMORY GIFT DONATIONS (THANK YOU!)
(*All donations are tax deductible: Our chapter exists on the generosity of others, grants, and fundraisers)
♥ Joyce Lefler in very loving memory of her son, Adam Clark.
♥ Gail Burdick in very loving memory of her granddaughter, Shayley Estes.
♥ Karol Harvey in very loving memory of her brother, William H. Braesch, Jr.
♥ Sandy & Paulino Navarro in very loving memory of their son, Michael Garcia.
♥ Don & Beckie Miller in very loving memory of their son, Brian Ray Miller.
♥ Carolee Holbrook in very loving memory of her son, Brett Holbrook.
CORPORATE & OTHER DONATIONS THANK YOU! UNITED WAY (Please Note: the write-in number to designate funds to our chapter through your employee
contributions is 0772). You must use this number for designating any funds to go to our chapter. Our chapter
name is not listed except by number. Donations from Melissa Mersch in memory of her son, Matthew, Christine
Busch in memory of her son, Erik, and Lisa Tamborski-Bishop in loving memory of her son, Alex.
AMERICAN EXPRESS - donations from Norma Yanez.
COLD CASE REGISTRY FOR PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Phoenix Police Department has a Cold Case Registry on line. The link is
http://phoenix.gov/police/investigations/coldcase/index.html.
COLD CASE REGISTRY FOR HOMICIDES MCSO (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has a cold case registry for any victim, victim's family member, or other
lawful representative of a victim of a cold case who requests to be included in the registry. This process provides
law enforcement with an avenue to contact family when there are new developments in the case. In order to
submit a request, please contact the MCSO Homicide Unit. Telephone: 602-876-1087.
E-mail: [email protected]
HOLIDAY MEMORIAL SERVICE IN DECMEBER
Saturday, December 1st, will be our annual Holiday Memorial Service, “In Their Loving Memories”, held at
Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix. Invitations will follow in the mail later in November. We have a Memorial
Video Tribute of our loved ones’ pictures. If your loved one’s picture has not been previously submitted for the
tribute and you plan to attend, pictures must reach us by November 15, to guarantee they will be in the tribute this
year. You can email to [email protected] or send by regular mail to: POMC, 19620 North 38th
Avenue,
Glendale AZ 85308-2215.
SPEAKER INFORMATION MEETING- Prosecutor from MCAO
Our meeting this month featured Treena Kay, a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, who
spoke about the trial process and answered members’ questions. Treena has been a prosecutor for 19-years, 14 of
those prosecuting homicides. She also supervises a group of prosecutors teaching them to be respectful and
advocates for victims. She admits to being very protective of her victims, so it made her sad to hear so many
stories during the meeting of not being treated that way in the criminal justice system. Treena advises that the
squeaky wheel gets heard and to write down or talk logically about your case and ask questions until you fully
understand why certain decisions are made in prosecuting or declining to prosecute because of a weak case. She
reminds us they only get one chance to try someone and if the case is not strong, double jeopardy stops the person
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from being tried again so they must make sure everything is done correctly the first time. Your prosecutor should
also be your advocate and you should always ask to talk to them about your case. Make sure you are comfortable
with your prosecutor and remember the system is slow and sometimes it is good that is goes slowly to make sure
the best case is presented so there is no chance of appeals because something was not done right. Sometimes plea
agreements are a necessary means to ensure the person serves time for the murder. And with a plea agreement, the
perpetrator gives up rights to many appeals therefore, you don’t have to worry about the jury not reaching a
unanimous decision of guilt.
The role of the prosecutor is first to get a copy of the police report and learn as much as possible about the case.
The prosecutor also works with police departments and missing persons in which those cases are suspected
homicides, especially if the case has problems that a jury might not convict because of them.
In the criminal justice system there are different level of murder sentencings:
•First degree premeditated
•First degree felony
•Second degree
•Manslaughter
First degree premeditated: once premeditation is proved and aggravators exist, such as if the crime was
especially cruel and heinous, had multiple victims killed or the murder was for financial gain. This sentence
would be the death penalty. First degree felony: would be either a life sentence or life with the possibility of
parole after 25-years served. Second degree (intention of knowing or reckless, but without premeditation): has a
sentencing frame of 10, 16, or 25 years flat time. Manslaughter: has a sentencing range of 7 – 21 years with a
presumptive sentence of 15. Aggravated assault, in addition to the murder, can add another 5 – 15 years to the
sentence.
Treena also shared that while DNA is still important to a case, ironically a lot of cases are now based on social
media, i.e., GPS evidence to prove.
Treena expressed how sorry she was for everyone’s pain from the murder of their loved one and if anyone, even
though she is not their prosecutor, has questions, she would be willing to speak with them.
►►►FRY’S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM FUNDRAISER FOR OUR CHAPTER◄◄◄
Our chapter is now a part the Fry’s Community Rewards program. If you shop there, you can simply sign up
(one time only) to connect your VIP card and we will get a percentage of proceeds. Just go to
http://www.frysfood.com, select Register, under Sign In information, enter your email and create a password.
Select User Card # and enter your Fry's VIP number, last name and zip code. Under Select Your Preferred
Store, enter the zip code of that store. Select Find Your Store then select Create Account. You will be
prompted to confirm your email. Click the hyperlink to finish creating your Online Account. If you already have
an Online Account with Fry's, you can skip this and go to
https://frysfood.com/topic/community?activePage=community-rewards-2. Select Sign In and enter your email
and password. Select My Account and then Account Settings from drop down menu. Click Edit under
Community Awards. Under “Find Your Organization”, select the box next to POMC and enter the NPO
number #DX532. Save changes and you are good to go. If you have registered correctly, you should see our
organization information listed under "Community Rewards" on your account summary page. Thanks for your
support.
☺☺☺☺☺AMAZON SMILE FOUNDATION☺☺☺☺☺
We are also part of Amazon Smiles, in which a portion of your purchases goes to our chapter. If you use our
special link, you will automatically be asked if you want to support our chapter, Valley of the Sun.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-122548
►►►►►JACKSONS FAMILY CARWASH FUNDRAISER FOR CHAPTER►►►►►
A new way to help raise funds for our chapter has been offered by Jacksons Carwash. With every windshield
replacement through them using the referral code PARENTS, our chapter will receive $50. Just call 480-505-
5983 and give the referral code and set up your appointment. Thanks for your support. Every little bit helps us
to continue providing our programs and services.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION MEETING FOR CHAPTER
January 8th, at our Speaker Information meeting, we also have our elections for open positions on our board of
directors. A few of you have submitted your names for consideration already. This is a volunteer position and you
must attend bi-monthly board meetings the second Saturday beginning January 12 and help with all chapter
events and duties as necessary. It is a lot of hard work but also rewarding helping others. If you want to be
considered for a position on our board of directors, please submit your name by email to [email protected] or
by calling our voice mail, 602-254-8818.
*As per National POMC policies, no one who has been convicted of a felony can serve on the board.
MESSAGES FROM MEMBERS
Dear Beckie:
Enclosed is my donation for “The Journey” memorial page for Shayley’s birthday memorial in the November
Issue. Thank you to the POMC organization for giving us this space to share our feelings and memories of our
loved ones.
I would also like to thank you and the many others who did such a beautiful job of honoring the lives of all our
loved ones taken from us by violence on the National Day of Remembrance event this year. It was such a lovely
ceremony and although it may be bitter-sweet, it allows all of us who have been forced to travel this road to come
together in a common place where we can honor and continue to keep the memory and spirit of our loved ones
alive. Take care, Gail Burdick
Hi Beckie:
What a beautiful evening at Encanto Park! I graciously thank you along with POMC Board Members, and
Volunteers for all your hard work and efforts in the planning, preparation and execution of the event tonight. We
had an awesome time and were so excited Det. Roestenberg and his daughter came. I know he was very touched.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
In addition, when returning home, I read Jeff’s name and was so very honored for that recognition. I pledge to
always help financially whenever possible. POMC has pulled me thru the darkest of days and continues to help
me with my grief and loss.
Hugs and Blessings, Karan Bellemare
CHAPTER SIBLING COORDINATOR Amanda (Harris) Labelle is our Sibling Coordinator and provides support for siblings outside of meetings.
You can reach her by phone for more information at 623-866-3189. Amanda lost her brother, Joshua, to murder
and understands the sibling grief in a way only a sibling can. “It shall be the policy of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., to provide equal membership/employment service opportunities to all
eligible persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, parental
status, disabilities, membership in any labor organization, political affiliation, and for employment only, height, weight, and record of
arrest without conviction.”
*If you feel you have been discriminated against you may file a complaint with our National Office, 635 West 7th
Street, Suite 104,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. www.pomc.org (513) 721-5683
To refer a complaint to an appropriate investigating entity:
Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20531 www.ojp.gov
In order to file with the federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) two forms must be downloaded from the internet and submitted in writing
to the ORC. The forms can be found at www.ojp.gov/about/ocr/complaint.htm.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
VOCA Administration
Civil Rights Coordinator
PO Box 6638 - MD 1320
Phoenix AZ 85005-6638 (602) 223-2491 www.azdps.gov/services/crime_victims
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MY NOVEMBER GUEST
By: Robert Frost
My Sorrow, when she’s here with me,
Thinks these dark days of autumn rain
Are beautiful as days can be.
She loves the bare, the withered tree;
She walks the sodden pasture lane.
Her pleasure will not let me stay.
She talks and I am fain to list:
She’s glad the birds are gone away,
She’s glad her simple worsted gray
Is silver now with clinging mist.
The desolate, deserted trees,
The faded earth, the heavy sky,
The beauties she so truly sees,
She thinks I have no eye for these,
And vexes me for reason why.
Not yesterday I learned to know
The love of bare November days
Before the coming of the snow,
But it were vain to tell her so,
And they are better for her praise.
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In Loving Memory
SHAYLEY LYNELL ESTES AGE: 22 DOD: July 24, 2015
Time goes on but our hearts remain broken
as another birthday arrives and you are not
here with us. Your memory remains with us
and brings us back to those happy times and
celebrations we all shared that we will
forever hold on to. Love and miss you so
much! Happy Birthday, Sweet Angel.
Your Family
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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE
Justin Joseph Gerena
Age: 27 DOD: June 5, 2015
Love, Mom
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VALLEY OF THE SUN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2018)
Beckie Miller, Chapter-Leader .......... .(623) 582-2406 Don Miller, Treasurer ....................... .(623) 582-2406
Claudia Marco, Co-Leader/Secretary..(480) 290-3908
Amanda Labelle, Co-Leader................(623) 866-3189 Tim Osolin ....................................... ...(602) 615-7096
Denise Brewer..……………………......(917) 696-2928 Sandy Navarro.....................................(480) 695-4789 Paulino Navarro...................................(602) 828-1106 Carolee Holbrook.................................(602) 300-7665 (Volunteers) Carolee Holbrook - Office Assistance Denise Brewer - Anniversary Note Writer
CONTACT NUMBERS
SIBLING SUPPORT: Amanda (Harris) Labelle is our
chapter's Sibling Coordinator providing support for
siblings. Her contact info is 623-866-3189 or email is:
POMC VOICE MESSAGING)....................(602) 254-8818
Chapter E-mail.……………………. [email protected]
Chapter Fax: .................................................(623) 582-0917
CRISIS LINE/MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
Empact Crisis Line ............................ ..(480) 784-4949
OTHER HELP LINES
Teen Lifeline.......................................…...(602) 248-8336
GrandCare (Grandparents help line) .....(602) 274-5022
Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (480) 965-5640
MCAO Victim Services.............................(602) 506-8522
Crime Victim Compensation....................(602) 506-4955
♥♥♥ THANKS FOR CARING ♥♥♥ To the Mountain View Police Precinct for donating our meeting rooms. To the Department of Public Safety (VOCA), for the grant for our newsletter, and everyone who has donated gifts of their time, talents and energy to our chapter activities. With your help, we are able to continue the outreach that is needed by our community.
Memorial Wall Order Form
Please add my loved one’s name to the “Valley of the
Sun Memorial Wall in their Memories.” Each
Nameplate is $10. Our wall is displayed at many
special events across the valley during the year.
NAME__________________________________
Age:___________ Murder date: _____________
Picture Board
___ Check here if sending picture for the picture
board & or Holiday Memorial Video (no cost).
You may email picture to [email protected]
Chapter Bracelets
Red and black with words “Always in our Hearts.” $3
each # ordered _____
Chapter Window Decals
$10 each for auto or home with our logo and chapter
information: # ordered _____
*Make all checks or money orders out to POMC
*Mail to 19620 North 38th Avenue
Glendale AZ 85308-2215
Call 602-254-8818 and leave a message if you wish
to pay by credit card. Minimum $20 order
“The Journey” Memorial Page Order Form (newsletter)
Please reserve: □ ½ page (suggested donation of $10)
□ Full pg (suggested donation of $20)
Month you wish memorial to appear in: ________________
Loved One’s Name________________________________
Age _____
Date of Death_______________
YOUR Name_____________________________________
YOUR Phone Number______________________________
YOUR E-MAIL __________________________________
A half page will hold a picture and short poem OR message,
depending on space. If a photo is included, please provide
identification of the person on the back. If you wish the photo to
be returned include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, big
enough for the picture to fit in. Unless otherwise specified,
location, size and structure of the text and picture will be at
editor’s discretion and space permitting.
**We also, if space is available, print "Survivor to Survivor"
stories if you would like to send in a one page, single spaced and
typed document. Also, if you have written poetry about your loss
or have a favorite poem to share with others. We do edit for
misspellings and/or profanity. There is no charge for these
items, either poetry or shared stories.
*Return this form with your material for The Journey by the 10th
of the month preceding the issue you wish it to appear in; for
example: September 10 for October's newsletter, etc.
*A donation for the memorial page can be made by sending a
check made out to POMC and mailed in care of:
POMC
Valley of the Sun Chapter
19620 North 38th Avenue
Glendale AZ 85308-2215
Return Address PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN, INC. VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER
19620 North 38th Avenue Glendale AZ 85308-2215 (602) 254-8818
WHY WE ARE HERE: MISSION STATEMENT: “POMC makes the difference through ongoing emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.” VISION STATEMENT: “To provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder.” This project is supported by Grant No. 2017-VA-GX-0046 from the US Department of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US DOJ or the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., is a self-help organization dedicated to the aftermath of murder. The success of its mission depends upon the participation of the families and friends of those lost to murder. POMC number (602) 254-8818